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Business Development DACST NRTF Energy sector mission To identify strategic research and technology topics and strategies for the energy sector in South Africa that would realize sustainable economic and social benefits for the country over the next years NRTF overall R&T priority areas (synthesis report)
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Business Development
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION TO
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Lerato MmutlanaCSIR Strategic Business &
Relationship Manager: Government
Business Development
Background
President Mbeki’s “Opening of Parliament Speech” indicated
importance of energy, especially in developing areas
DACST and NACI concernedabout under-investment in
energy research
Implementation of energy technologies cannot take place in a policy vacuum Formulation of policy complimented by quantitative inputs
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DACST NRTF Energy sector mission
To identify strategic research andtechnology topics and strategies for
the energy sector in South Africa that
would realize sustainable economic and social benefits for the country
over the next 15-20 years
NRTF overall R&T priority areas (synthesis report)
Business Development
Global Context: Policy
. Major Global Developments have changed the political and economic context against which global energy policy frameworks develop:- Worldwide concern about environmental impact of energy consumption.
. In a global scale a comprehensive energy policy framework is being adopted, attention is given to:- Energy efficiency measures- Energy supply diversification- Use of renewable forms of energy- Clean energy technologies- Environmental protection- Sustainable economic growth
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SWOT of SA energy sector
. Strengths– SA has strong
natural resource base, variety of energy options
– Well-developed energy, rail, road & grid infrastructure
– Electrification programme delivering infrastructure & energy to disadvantaged
– Benefits of economy of scale
– Well developed core skills base
. Weaknesses– Limited
national policy & vision for energy R&T
– Industry: supply side mentality
– Economy depends on polluting primary energy sources
– Insufficient local energy R&D expertise
– Lack of knowledge of needs & technology
– Limited/low value addition to resources
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SWOT of SA energy sector• Opportunities
– Natural resources available in region for value-addition
– Use energy technologies to improve quality of life
– Energy efficiency improvement through value chain
– Significant growth potential for renewables
• Threats– High level of
poverty with low growth rate
– Spiral of non-payment & non-delivery may continue
– Slow technological development & lack of appropriate skills
– Low level of funding and lack of incentives for R&D
– Lack of focus in technology development
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The Role of CSIR in Policy Formulation
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To promote the development and use of energy through technological innovation.
The goal is for CSIR to be a significant player in South Africa, Africa and selected international markets in innovation with regard to the development and use of energy.
Purpose and goal of CSIRenergy focus
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Background for the Energy Thrust inCSIR: Consultation
Energy Initiative:- Desktop research and a SWOT analyses were undertaken to clearly define status quo.
- One-on-one discussions held with SU representatives with
competencies in the energy sector sector.
- Workshops were held with all relevant S.Us in CSIR to determine overall expertise and competencies.
- Other relevant outside stakeholders were invited to present on their energy activities including NER, DME, Eskom, etc.
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Background for the Energy Thrust inCSIR: Consultation
DME: The Minister has expressed the need for CSIR to play an important role in providing inputs during the decision-making process and on the impact of various energy sources on the environment and during the decision-making process.
Other stakeholders and interested parties consulted include:
- CSIR Board Members - ECN and TNO (Netherlands)- RISO (Denmark)- Shell- World Bank- NREL (US)
- Universities/Technikons
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Energy Thrust Research Initiatives
Areas where CSIR could add value in the Energy sector were identified:
- Strategic Decision Support (e.g. policy formulation, proactive planning technologies through modelling and simulation of energy
systems).- Energy efficiency- Energy and the Environment- Renewable Energy- Energy for Rural Development
New opportunities:
- Gas - Energy Technology SMMEs
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Simulation, modelling and forecasting: quantitative inputs to policy formulation Value costing: The cost drivers
within the value chain are quantified Green buildings: energy efficiency
projects (housing and industrial) Environmental impacts of different energy sources
Niche role in development of fuel cell technology
Some R & D opportunities
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DME: Hosting of Markal Model in CSIR for Integrated Energy Planning.
NER: Project Co-ordiantion for hybrid mini-grid systems in Hluleka (EC).
Eskom: Electricity Demand Forecasting.
DME/Eskom/CSIR Renewable Energy Database (DANCED funded).
Environmental Impact Assesment for gas pipeline.
Some Current Multi-disciplinary Energy projects
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Conclusions
. Insufficient R & D funds in critical
sector.
. Need for R & D energy funding strategy for South Africa.
. Role of Science Councils and other
research institutions within this
strategy.
. CSIR can play a more effective role in both policy and strategy formulation.
